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Prevention and monitoring of delirium in older adults: an educational intervention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):725-732
Abstract
Prevention and monitoring of delirium in older adults: an educational intervention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):725-732
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690416i
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Objective:
to conduct an educational intervention with the nursing team members of an intensive care unit (ICU), aiming to increase knowledge and to introduce improvements in their practices regarding prevention and monitoring of delirium in older patients.
Method:
this is an action research, in which workshops were conducted with eleven nurses and a nursing technician from an ICU unit in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Results:
ten problems regarding nursing practices for prevention and monitoring of delirium were identified. Educational, practical, technical, and managerial actions were planned, involving cross-sector connections for planning ways to solve these problems. The groups reported significant changes in the practices, with the implementation of drug-free measures for preventing and managing the situation.
Conclusion:
the educational intervention contributed to improve the nursing practices in the ICU unit studied, and it also favored the development of critical thinking about the problems mentioned, thus enabling permanent review of offered treatments.
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Technology-dependent children and the demand for pharmaceutical care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):718-724
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Technology-dependent children and the demand for pharmaceutical care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):718-724
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690415i
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Objective:
to understand the experience of mothers of technology-dependent children as regards pharmaceutical care.
Method:
this was a qualitative, descriptive-exploratory study developed based on open interviews using a structured characterization tool, and applied during home visits to 12 mothers caring for technology-dependent children. The data was submitted to inductive content analysis.
Results:
this study is split into two themes: (i) maternal overload during pharmaceutical care, demonstrating the need to administer drugs continuously and the repercussions of this exhaustive care on the caregivers; (ii) the ease or difficulty of access to the medicines required, showing informal strategies and support networks.
Conclusion:
pharmaceutical care is a daily challenge expressed in maternal overload and difficulty accessing the drugs, made worse by failures in the care network and coordinated care.
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Fasting of less than eight hours in urgent and emergency surgeries versus complication
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):712-717
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Fasting of less than eight hours in urgent and emergency surgeries versus complication
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):712-717
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690414i
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Objective:
to verify the occurrence of intraoperative and postoperative complications in patients undergoing urgent and emergency surgical procedures between January and December 2012, with fasting time of less than 8 hours.
Method:
a quantitative study was conducted, of the retrospective cohort type, through the analysis of medical records.
Results:
we included 181 records of patients undergoing surgical procedures with average duration of 59.4 minutes. Fractures correction surgeries stood out, totalling 32% of cases. We observed complications in 36 patients (19.9%), vomiting being the most prevalent (47.2%); followed by nausea (16.7%); need for blood transfusion (13.9%); surgical site infection (11.1%); and death (11.1%). The average fasting time was 133.5 minutes. The fasting time showed no statistically significant correlation with the complications investigated.
Conclusion:
intraoperative and postoperative complications were associated with the clinical conditions of the patients and not with the fasting time.
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Validation to Portuguese of the Debriefing Experience Scale
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):705-711
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Validation to Portuguese of the Debriefing Experience Scale
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):705-711
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690413i
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Objective:
to translate and validate to Portuguese the Debriefing Experience Scale jointly with individuals that used high-fidelity simulation in learning.
Method:
methodological and exploratory study for an instrument translation and validation. For the validation process, the event “III Workshop Brazil – Portugal: Care Delivery to Critical Patients” was created.
Results:
103 nurses attended. Validity and reliability of the scale, the correlation pattern among variables, the sampling adequacy test, and the sphericity test showed good results. Since there was no relationship among the groups established in the exploratory factor analysis, the option was to follow the division established by the original version.
Conclusion:
the version of the instrument was called Escala de Experiência com o Debriefing. The results showed good psychometric properties and a good potential for use. However, further studies will contribute to consolidate the validity of the scale and strengthen its potential use.
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Factor analysis of an instrument to measure the impact of disease on daily life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):697-704
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Factor analysis of an instrument to measure the impact of disease on daily life
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):697-704
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690412i
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Objective:
to verify the structure of factors of an instrument to measure the Heart Valve Disease Impact on Daily Life (IDCV) when applied to coronary artery disease patients.
Method:
the study included 153 coronary artery disease patients undergoing outpatient follow-up care. The IDCV structure of factors was initially assessed by means of confirmatory factor analysis and, subsequently, by exploratory factor analysis. The Varimax rotation method was used to estimate the main components of analysis, eigenvalues greater than one for extraction of factors, and factor loading greater than 0.40 for selection of items. Internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Results: confirmatory factor analysis did not confirm the original structure of factors of the IDCV. Exploratory factor analysis showed three dimensions, which together explained 78% of the measurement variance.
Conclusion:
future studies with expansion of case selection are necessary to confirm the IDCV new structure of factors.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Associação da fragilidade em idosos internados e institucionalizados na comunidade
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):691-696
Abstract
RESEARCHAssociação da fragilidade em idosos internados e institucionalizados na comunidade
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):691-696
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690411i
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Objetivo:
investigar la asociación entre la fragilidad y la internación e institucionalización, en un estudio de acompañamiento de residentes ancianos.
Método:
el estudio de acompañamiento fue realizado en 2008 y 2013, con ancianos de ambos sexos, de 65 años o más, los cuales vivían en la comunidad. El procedimiento de muestreo realizado fue probabilístico, con agrupamiento en dos etapas. Fueron entrevistados 512 ancianos en 2008 y 262 en 2013. Datos socioeconómicos y demográficos, morbilidad relatada por los mismos y datos específicos de internación e institucionalización han sido utilizados. La fragilidad fue medida por la escala Edmond Frail Scale (EFS) y la capacidad funcional por la escala Functional Independence Measure (FIM).
Resultados:
El promedio de la puntuación EFS fue mayor entre los residentes ancianos que fueron internados y hospitalizados, siendo estadísticamente significativa en los dos años investigados.
Conclusión:
La confirmación de la asociación entre la fragilidad y la internación e institucionalización refuerza la importancia del tema y enfatiza la fragilidad como un instrumento importante en la evaluación de los riesgos para estos eventos adversos.
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Association of frailty in hospitalized and institutionalized elderly in the community-dwelling
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):691-696
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Association of frailty in hospitalized and institutionalized elderly in the community-dwelling
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):691-696
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690411i
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Objective:
to investigate the association between frailty with hospitalization and institutionalization in a follow-up study of elderly residents.
Method:
the follow-up study was performed in 2008 and 2013 with elderly of both genders, aged 65 years and older who were living in the community-dwelling. The sampling procedure performed was probabilistic, with dual-stage clustering. In 2008, 515 elderly people were interviewed and, in 2013, 262. We used the socioeconomic and demographic data, self-reported morbidity, specific data of hospitalization and institutionalization. Frailty was measured by the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS), and functional capacity through the Functional Independence Measure.
Results:
we found the mean gross EFS score was higher among resident elderly who were hospitalized and institutionalized and was statistically significant in both investigated years.
Conclusion:
the confirmation of association between frailty and hospitalization and institutionalization reinforces the importance of the subject, and highlights frailty as an important tool for risk estimates for these adverse events.
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Analysis of managerial and healthcare indicators after nursing personnel upsizing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):684-690
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Analysis of managerial and healthcare indicators after nursing personnel upsizing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(4):684-690
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690410i
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Objective:
analyze healthcare and managerial indicators after nursing personnel upsizing.
Method:
a retrospective, descriptive study was conducted using data from computer systems of a university hospital in southern Brazil. Healthcare and managerial indicators related to the first half of 2013 and 2014 were statistically analyzed.
Results:
increases of 40.0% in the number of nurses and 16.0% in the number of nursing technicians led to reductions of 12.0% in the number of sickness absences, 21.8% in positive balance for compensatory time off, 92.0% in paid overtime. Reductions of 75.0% in pressure ulcer rates, 10.5% in the number of falls and 50.0% in infections due to indwelling catheter use were also observed.
Conclusion:
nursing staff upsizing caused a positive impact on managerial and healthcare indicators and helped qualify care and improve work conditions for the nursing team.
Keywords:AbsenteeismHealth Care Quality IndicatorsHospital Nursing StaffHospital Personnel AdministrationPatient SafetySee more
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Qualitative methodology: considerations and singularities regarding the implementation of person-centered interventions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e770301
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Qualitative methodology: considerations and singularities regarding the implementation of person-centered interventions
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(3):e770301
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2024770301
Views0Qualitative health research allows for an in-depth understanding of how a person experiences different health transitions, their relationship with healthcare professionals and their passage through different clinical practice environments. At the same time, it has the potential to support professionals’ clinical decision-making and to empower citizens in their autonomy and responsibility for the health-disease process, […]See more -
REVIEW05-13-2024
Lean methodology: contributions to improving work processes in health and nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230322
Abstract
REVIEWLean methodology: contributions to improving work processes in health and nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230322
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0322
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Objective:
to investigate the contributions of applying the Lean methodology to improve work processes in health and nursing and its impact on associated financial aspects.
Method:
an integrative review, carried out in six databases, whose sample of ten (100.0%) studies was analyzed and summarized descriptively.
Results:
the outcomes obtained were stratified into: benefits/barriers to Lean Healthcare implementation; economic aspects involving Lean Healthcare implementation; and process improvements through Lean Healthcare implementation. The majority of studies (60.0%) were carried out in university hospitals, contexts that need to continually improve the quality of services provided, generally with scarce and limited resources, which support the viability of maintaining the teaching, research and extension tripod.
Conclusion:
three (30.0%) studies highlighted the financial aspects associated with Lean methodology application. The others only mentioned the possibility of financial gains through improving processes and reducing waste.
Keywords:Cost Efficiency AnalysisCost SavingsEfficiencyOrganizationalProcess OptimizationTotal Quality ManagementSee more -
ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-13-2024
Generalized Resistance Deficits in inmates with hypertension: missing resources that limit health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230246
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEGeneralized Resistance Deficits in inmates with hypertension: missing resources that limit health
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20230246
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0246
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Objective:
to understand the Generalized Resistance Deficits of people deprived of liberty with hypertension in a Brazilian prison unit.
Method:
qualitative research, anchored in Salutogenesis, carried out with 38 people with hypertension from a Brazilian prison unit, from February to July 2022, with a semi-structured interview with open-ended questions, whose analysis was thematic, explaining the limitations to health in prison.
Results:
13 Generalized Resistance Deficits were reported, mostly related to the prison environment and, to a lesser extent, to the social group and the individual, respectively. Living in prison for people with hypertension implies living with a high number of Generalized Resistance Deficits, accentuating the movement towards the disease pole.
Final considerations:
knowing Generalized Resistance Deficits allows directing health promotion to support the use of available Generalized Resistance Resources and contributes to the expansion of intersectoral policies.
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Preditores de nanismo entre crianças de 0 a 24 meses no Sudeste Asiático: Uma revisão do escopo
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20220625
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Preditores de nanismo entre crianças de 0 a 24 meses no Sudeste Asiático: Uma revisão do escopo
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20220625
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0625
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Objetivo:
Identificar indicadores de desnutrición crónica entre niños de 0 a 24 meses en el Sudeste Asiático.
Métodos:
Esta revisión de alcance se centró en artículos con diseño de estudio observacional publicados en inglés, entre los años 2012 y 2023 de cinco bases de datos internacionales. Las principales palabras clave utilizadas fueron: “stunting (Desnutrición crónica)” o “growth disorder (Desorden del crecimiento)”, y “newborn (Recién nacido)”, y “predict (Predecir)”, y “Southeast Asia (Sudeste Asiático)”.
Resultados:
De los 27 artículos seleccionados para el análisis final, se encontraron trece indicadores que influyen en la desnutrición crónica en siete países del Sudeste Asiático. Los trece indicadores incluyen el niño, la madre, el hogar, la alimentación inadequada complementaria, la lactancia materna inadecuada, la atención inadecuada, los alimentos de mala calidad, la seguridad de los alimentos y el agua, la infección, la economía política, la salud y la asistencia sanitaria, el agua, el saneamiento y el medio ambiente, y por último el factor sociocultural.
Conclusión:
Todos estos indicadores pueden provocar desnutrición crónica en niños del Sudeste Asiático. Para poder prevenirlo los prestadores de servicios de salud y otros sectores relacionados, necesitan realizar actividades de promoción y prevención de la salud de acuerdo con los indicadores encontrados en este artículo.
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REVIEW05-13-2024
Stunting predictors among children aged 0-24 months in Southeast Asia: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20220625
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REVIEWStunting predictors among children aged 0-24 months in Southeast Asia: a scoping review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20220625
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0625
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Objective:
To identify predictors of stunting among children 0-24 months in Southeast Asia.
Methods:
This scoping review focused on articles with observational study design in English published from 2012 to 2023 from five international databases. The primary keyword used were: “stunting” OR “growth disorder” AND “newborn” AND “predict” AND “Southeast Asia”.
Results:
Of the 27 articles selected for the final analysis there are thirteen predictors of stunting in seven Southeast Asia countries. The thirteen predictors include the child, mother, home, inadequate complementary feeding, inadequate breastfeeding, inadequate care, poor quality foods, food and water safety, infection, political economy, health and healthcare, water, sanitation, and environment, and social culture factor.
Conclusion:
All these predictors can lead to stunting in Southeast Asia. To prevent it, health service providers and other related sectors need to carry out health promotion and health prevention according to the predictors found.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-13-2024
Factors associated with Community Health Agents’ knowledge about tuberculosis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20220520
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEFactors associated with Community Health Agents’ knowledge about tuberculosis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(2):e20220520
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0520
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Objective:
To analyze the factors associated with the knowledge of Community Health Agents (ACS) about tuberculosis.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 110 ACS. A questionnaire was used to assess knowledge about pulmonary tuberculosis (component 1) and the work functions of ACS in the National Tuberculosis Control Program (component 2). The level of knowledge, according to the scores converted into a scale of 0 to 100, was classified as: 0-50% (low), 51-75% (medium), and over 75% (high). Multiple regression was used in the analysis of associated factors.
Results:
The global score (average of the scores of components 1 and 2) median knowledge was 68.6%. Overall knowledge about tuberculosis was positively associated with the length of professional experience, having received training on tuberculosis, and access to the tuberculosis guide/handbook.
Conclusions:
Investments in training and capacity-building strategies for ACS will contribute to increasing these professionals’ knowledge, resulting in greater success in tuberculosis control.
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A influência da internet nas escolhas sobre a saúde e o bem-estar dos idosos
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230321
Abstract
A influência da internet nas escolhas sobre a saúde e o bem-estar dos idosos
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230321
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0321
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Objetivos:
describir el perfil de los ancianos que acceden a internet para buscar información de salud e identificar los factores que pueden influir en las decisiones de los ancianos sobre su salud a partir de la información recopilada en línea.
Métodos:
391 ancianos respondieron a un cuestionario online sobre hábitos y satisfacción con la información de salud recogida en internet. El procesamiento de datos implicó regresión logística.
Resultados:
la educación superior reduce en un 44% la probabilidad de que un anciano siga las recomendaciones de salud en los sitios web. Sin embargo, las actividades sociales y la salud autopercibida aumentan la posibilidad de seguir las recomendaciones en un 83% y un 71%, respectivamente. La creencia de que internet promueve hábitos saludables aumenta 29,2 veces la probabilidad de que un anciano siga un consejo.
Consideraciones Finales:
conocer el perfil de los ancianos que utilizan internet puede ayudar a los profesionales a formular políticas públicas y construir buenas plataformas de información sobre salud y bienestar.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE05-13-2024
The influence of the internet on choices about older adults’ health and well-being
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230321
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEThe influence of the internet on choices about older adults’ health and well-being
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(1):e20230321
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0321
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Objectives:
to describe the profile of older adults who access the internet to search for health information and identify the factors that can influence older adults’ decisions about their health based on information collected online.
Methods:
391 older adults answered an online questionnaire regarding habits and satisfaction with information about health collected on the internet. Data processing involved Logistic Regression.
Results:
higher education reduces by 44% the likelihood of an older adult following the health recommendations on internet sites. However, social activities and self-perceived health increase the possibility of following the recommendations by 83% and 71%, respectively. The belief that the internet promotes healthy habits increases by 29.2 times the probability of an older adult following the advice.
Final Considerations:
knowing the profile of older adults who use the Internet can help professionals formulate public policies and build good information platforms on health and well-being.
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RESEARCH01-01-2016
Avaliação do risco de úlceras por pressão em pacientes hospitalizados com HIV/Aids
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):96-101
Abstract
RESEARCHAvaliação do risco de úlceras por pressão em pacientes hospitalizados com HIV/Aids
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):96-101
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690113i
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Objetivo:
evaluar el riesgo de desarrollar úlceras por presión en pacientes hospitalizados con VIH/SIDA.
Método:
estudio cuantitativo descriptivo con 35 pacientes. Caracterización epidemiológica y clínica de los pacientes en un instrumento mediante la Escala de Braden. Las variables se realizaron en forma descriptiva simple, por números absolutos.
Resultados:
la incidencia de la PU observada en 2 pacientes, y las comorbilidades fueron neumocistosis pneumocisti carinii y tuberculosis pulmonar. Se reveló que la subescala de fricción y fuerza de deslizamiento obtuvo una puntuación más baja, seguido por actividad y la nutrición, la movilidad y la humedad. La percepción sensorial obtuvo la puntuación más alta. Dos pacientes fueron clasificados como de “alto riesgo” a 6 de “alto riesgo”, 3 para “bajo riesgo” y el otro “ningún riesgo”.
Conclusión:
la calificación de riesgo, mediante el uso de escalas proporciona información objetiva para la toma de decisione de enfermería a un modo específico.
Keywords:Cuidados de EnfermagemDoença CrônicaFatores de RiscoSíndrome da Imunodeficiência AdquiridaÚlcera por PressãoSee more -
Assessment of the risk of pressure ulcer development among hospitalized HIV/Aids patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):96-101
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Assessment of the risk of pressure ulcer development among hospitalized HIV/Aids patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):96-101
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690113i
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Objective:
to assess the risk of pressure ulcer development among hospitalized HIV/Aids.
Metod:
study quantitative descriptive with 35 patients admitted to an infectious diseases hospital in Curitiba-PR-BR. Characterized clinical and epidemiological of patients using a data collection instrument and the Braden Scale. Data was compiled using Excel® and a simple descriptive analysis.
Results:
two patients were found to have pressure ulcers and the most common comorbidities associated with HIV/Aids were pneumocystis pneumonia, caused by pneumocisti cariini (16), and pulmonary tuberculosis (13). The lowest scores were obtained in the friction and shear subscale, followed by the activity, nutrition, mobility and moisture subscales. The highest score was obtained in the sensory perception subscale. Two patients were classified as ‘very high risk’, six as ‘high risk’, three as ‘low risk’, and the rest as ‘no risk’.
Conclusion:
risk assessment using scales provides objective information to assist with systemized and targeted nursing decision-making.
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Children with special health needs and family: implications for Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):88-95
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Children with special health needs and family: implications for Nursing
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):88-95
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690112i
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Objective:
to understand the family experience of children and adolescents with myelomeningocele by the discovery of chronic illness and their daily life in the realization of needed care to these people.
Method:
qualitative study, developed from October 2013 to February 2014, with family, in a pediatric hospital in Fortaleza. Data were collected through interviews and checked by analysis thematic category.
Results:
it was found that the diagnosis after the birth of the child caused fear and anguish to the families in front of the unknown and the unexpected and that over the years they started to deal with many challenges conducting the daily care due to the disease sequelae.
Conclusion:
nursing plays an important role in the lives of families, children and adolescents, through emotional support, guidelines and care inserted in the health care network.
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Evaluation of the care program implementation to people with high blood pressure
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):79-87
Abstract
Evaluation of the care program implementation to people with high blood pressure
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):79-87
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690111i
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Objective:
to evaluate the implementation of the care program for people with hypertension in Maringá-PR.
Method:
it is an evaluative research of cross-sectional design. Data were collected through structured interviews with 63 nurses between April and June 2013.
Results:
as missing or insufficient, there were: transportation for outside activities; work equipment; educational materials; training resources; inclusion of the family in the care plan; risk classification of individuals; determination of therapy from the risk classification and referral of the patient to medical and/or specialized tests.
Conclusion:
in addition to qualifying structure, there are: the need to identify people with hypertension as risk factors, perform risk stratification and systematic care planning, establishing an advanced clinical practice, such as support for self-care and management cases, accomplish with existing protocols and develop collective actions based on information systems.
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Evaluation of quality of life of visually impaired
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):72-78
Abstract
Evaluation of quality of life of visually impaired
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):72-78
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690110i
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Objective:
to evaluate the quality of life of visually impaired using WHOQOL-100.
Method:
exploratory, descriptive, and quantitative study, performed between April and May 2013 with 20 visually impaired of the Blind Association of Ceará, through interviews.
Results:
the analysis showed that males predominated (80%), 41-55 years (40%), students (50%) and personal income than the minimum wage (70%). Participants were self-rated with good quality of life (68.75%). The facets with the highest rates were personal relationships (74.06%), sexual activity (66.88%) and spirituality/religion/personal beliefs (65%). With lower rates were financial (43.44%), physical environment: pollution/noise/traffic/climate (46.88%), physical security and protection (37.19%), transport (35.63%) and medication or treatment dependency (8.25%).
Conclusion:
these results reflect the importance of the nurse to perform health education actions promoting the empowerment, autonomy and guaranteed of access in society for this clientele.
Keywords:Education of Visually Impaired PersonsNursingNursing CareQuality of LifeVisually Impaired PersonsSee more -
Coping strategies for oncology nurses in high complexity
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):67-71
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Coping strategies for oncology nurses in high complexity
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):67-71
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690109i
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Objective:
to identify the coping strategies of oncology services of nurses in highly complex hospital care before the person with cancer.
Method:
it is a qualitative research, with 18 nurses in inpatient oncology units and/or outpatient chemotherapy in two cities in southern Brazil, sampled by a snowball and carrying out semi-structured interviews. Data were submitted to thematic analysis.
Results:
three categories emerged that show strategies such as denial and resignation in care, for support in the health team and the plurality and multiplicity of perspectives on the care, including the patient and his family and the search for personal and professional improvement.
Conclusion:
coping strategies are expressed in the cultural understanding of what it means to have cancer or not and management of health institutions for nurses to work with satisfaction. The service in education is a major factor in the development of ethical competence.
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Implementation of fast tests for syphilis and HIV in prenatal care in Fortaleza – Ceará
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):62-66
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Implementation of fast tests for syphilis and HIV in prenatal care in Fortaleza – Ceará
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):62-66
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690108i
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Objective:
to describe the implementation of the Fast Test (FT) of syphilis and HIV in prenatal care in primary healthcare units in Fortaleza, Ceará.
Method:
a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. There were training supervisions carried out in 24 units between May and August 2014, and the inclusion criterion was to have at least one trained professional.
Results:
the physical space, the availability, validity and the performance of FT in prenatal were analyzed. The data were presented in simple frequency tables. It was identified adequate space in 79.2% of the units, availability of FT in 62.5%, performing the tests in 37.5%, and of these, 55.6% doing these procedures in routine prenatal care.
Conclusion:
the primary units have difficulties in implementing FT in syphilis and HIV in the prenatal routine. This activity is seen as an effective strategy to reduce vertical transmission of these infections.
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Evaluating child care in the Family Health Strategy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):54-61
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Evaluating child care in the Family Health Strategy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(1):54-61
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2016690107i
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Objective:
to evaluate the healthcare provided to children under two years old by the Family Health Strategy.
Method:
evaluative, quantitative, cross-sectional study that used the Primary Care Assessment Tool – Child Version for measuring the access, longitudinality, coordination, integrality, family orientation and community orientation.
Results:
a total of 586 adults responsible for children under two years old and linked to 33 health units in eleven municipalities of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, were interviewed. The evaluation was positive for the attributes longitudinality and coordination, and negative for access, integrality, Family orientation and community orientation.
Conclusion:
there are discrepancies between health needs of children and what is offered by the service; organizational barriers to access; absence of counter-reference; predominance of curative and long-standing and individual preventive practices; verticalization in organization of actions; and lack of good communication between professionals and users.
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